Heidelberg University

https://www.heidelberg.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,900

3.79% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,650

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.19%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.4%

1,811 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,197

90.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.4%

156 Graduates

About

Heidelberg University is a higher education institution located in Seneca County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Heidelberg University were General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (24 degrees), and Music Teacher Education (4 degrees).

In 2021, 289 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heidelberg University. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (243 degrees), 15.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heidelberg University is $32,900, which is $9,716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Heidelberg University is $32,900, which is $9,716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,650.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Heidelberg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Heidelberg University was $32,900. The cost of tuition at Heidelberg University is $9,716 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Heidelberg University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,650

2021 Value

1.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Heidelberg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,650. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Heidelberg University grew by 1.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Heidelberg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,159

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heidelberg University was of $8,159 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.24% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Heidelberg University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Heidelberg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.32% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Heidelberg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.19%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Heidelberg University was 2.19%, which represents 8 out of the 366 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Heidelberg University received 1,811 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.36% annual growth. Out of those 1,811 applicants, 1,564 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,197 students enrolled at Heidelberg University in 2021. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Heidelberg University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,564

Accepted Out of 1,811

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Heidelberg University was 86.4% (1,564 admissions from 1,811 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.36%, while admissions grew by 2.96%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Heidelberg University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Heidelberg University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Heidelberg University had a total enrollment of 1,197 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Heidelberg University is 1,085 students and the part-time enrollment is 112. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Heidelberg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heidelberg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 9.02% Black or African American, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, 0.418% Asian, and 0.251% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Heidelberg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (37.9%) and Black or African American Male (7.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Black or African American Male (5.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heidelberg University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,197 students. The full-time enrollment at Heidelberg University is 1,085 and the part-time enrollment is 112. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Heidelberg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Heidelberg University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Heidelberg University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Heidelberg University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Heidelberg University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
955 enrolled students
Black or African American
108 enrolled students
Two or More Races
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heidelberg University is 79.8% White, 9.02% Black or African American, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.68% Hispanic or Latino, 0.418% Asian, and 0.251% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (1.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 15 more women than men received degrees from Heidelberg University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Heidelberg University is white (243 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Heidelberg University is General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (24 degrees) and Music Teacher Education (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Heidelberg University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), and History (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (438,072 people), Other managers (384,752 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (262,626 people), Chief executives & legislators (166,988 people), and Postsecondary teachers (163,623 people).

The most specialized majors at Heidelberg University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), History (5 degrees), Communications (16 degrees), and Social Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), History (5 degrees), Communications (16 degrees), and Social Sciences (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Elementary & secondary schools (601,001 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (431,865 people), Legal services (352,988 people), Computer Systems Design (268,762 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,214 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Heidelberg University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
19 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Heidelberg University was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Heidelberg University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

137

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

152

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Heidelberg University, which is 0.901 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (152).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Heidelberg University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Heidelberg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Heidelberg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.9 times less than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Heidelberg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Heidelberg University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.41% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
243 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heidelberg University is white (243 degrees awarded). There were 15.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

0.346% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
129 degrees awarded
White Male
114 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heidelberg University is white female (129 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (114 degrees).

Operations

Heidelberg University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.2M (22.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Heidelberg University had a total salary expenditure of 34.7M. Heidelberg University employs 27 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Heidelberg University are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (11), and Female Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heidelberg University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Service, with 26 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$62.7M

2021 Endowment

21.9%

growth from 2020

Heidelberg University has an endowment valued at about $62.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Heidelberg University grew 21.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Heidelberg University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.27M - Federal
$2.14M - State
$36.7k - Local

As of 2021, Heidelberg University received $6.27M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.14M from state grants and contracts, and $36.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.5M

2021 Salaries

3.47%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Heidelberg University paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($34.7M) and a 3.47% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Heidelberg University paid a total of $3.18M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heidelberg University were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heidelberg University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Service with 26 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heidelberg University was Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Heidelberg University.